Not only did Michigan State just lose to the Bruins, but it also allowed one of its former players to single-handedly outscore it. Bruins running back Jalen Berger, who played for MSU from 2022-23, scored three touchdowns and received credit for 18 of UCLA's points.

Preview the Oct. 11 matchup between the Michigan State Spartans and UCLA Bruins with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Smith and offensive coordinator Brian Lindgreen decided to gamble deep in their own territory. Instead of running Chiles, who went to the line and readjusted the play, the Spartans ran a toss pitch to the right side behind Lepo. Running back Makhi Frazier got swarmed. No gain, a turnover on downs.

Michigan was a top player in Hart's recruitment before he committed to Penn State over Michigan. The Wolverines really wanted Hart, who they thought was undervalued by the recruiting sites. Hart hails from Virginia, and the Wolverines have been recruiting the state really well recently.

If Michigan State does move on from head coach Jonathan Smith, here is a list of ten potential candidates that could take the reins:

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Michigan State football may have lost quarterback Aidan Chiles during the game in Week 7 vs. UCLA in East Lansing on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Michigan State has fallen to 3-3 on the 2025 season and has lost its first three Big Ten games after a 38-13 trashing by UCLA.  This game may have been the Spar